Two-vehicle crash in Rochester yields minor injuries

ROCHESTER — Officials responded to the area of Farmington Road near Cardinals Plaza Shopping Center Monday morning for reports of a two-vehicle crash.

Three people sustained minor injuries and were transported to Frisbie Memorial Hospital.

A preliminary investigation by the Rochester Police Departments revealed a blue 1991 Lincoln Town Car operated by Jean Garzillo, 75, of Rochester, was coming to a stop due to construction equipment ahead. Then, a black 1999 Dodge Stratus, operated by Robert Hughes, 50, of Salisbury, Mass., struck her vehicle from behind, at about 11:12 a.m., according to a department press release.

Hughes, Garzillo and her passenger were transported to Frisbie for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.The accident remains under investigation at this time.

Rochester Fire Capt. Steve Johnson said although the accident was minor in nature, crews worked on scene for more than a half an hour to clear it. Route 11 was not closed at that time, he said.